Here’s a little extra info you can use to answer “What’s the date?” We’ve curated some recognizable, interesting, and out-of-the-box observation days/holidays as a social media planning resource for ICBA Members (There are many, many more!). Below are some of the days ; with this short list being far from exhaustive, you can find these and other observations on sites such as nationaldaycalendar.com and nationaltoday.com. Have fun with your calendar! And watch this growing list for additional intriguing days of observation!
NOTE! This post is continually updated; you can find the most recent observation day listings (for the current/next month) towards the bottom of the post.
Aug 21
Natl. Senior Citizens Day
Aug 24
Natl. Waffle Day
Pluto Demoted Day
Aug 26
Women’s Equality Day
Natl. Dog Day
Aug 27
Natl. Just Because Day
Aug 30
Natl. Beach Day
Natl. Holistic Pet Day
Aug 31
Eat Outside Day
World Distance Learning Day
Sep 1
American Chess Day
Sep 3
Natl. College Colors Day
Sep 4
Natl. Wildlife Day
Sep 5
International Day of Charity
Sep 6
Natl. Read a Book Day
Sep 7
International Day of Clean Air
Natl. Beer Lover’s Day
Sep 8
International Literacy Day
Sep 9
Natl. Weiner Schnitzel Day
Sep 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 11
Patriot Day
Sep 12
Grandparents Day
Natl. Video Games Day
Sep 14
Natl. Coloring Day
Sep 15
Natl. Online Learning Day
Sep 16
Natl. Guacamole Day
Sep 17
International Country Music Day
Sep 18
Batman Day
Natl. Gymnastics Day
Natl. Dance Day
Natl. Cheeseburger Day
Sep 19
Natl. Cleanup Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Wife Appreciation Day
Sep 20
Natl. Punch Day
Natl. Queso Day
Sep 21
International Day of Peace
Miniature Golf Day
Natl. IT Professionals Day
Sep 22
Fall Equinox
Hobbit Day
Natl. Ice Cream Cone Day
Natl. Singles Day
Natl. White Chocolate Day
Sep 24
Natl. Punctuation Day
World Bollywood Day
Sep 25
Natl. Comic Book Day
Natl. Cooking Day
Natl. Daughters Day
Natl. Public Lands Day
Sep 26
Family Health & Fitness Day USA
Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day
Natl. Pancake Day
Natl. Family Day
Natl. Dumpling Day
World Heart Day
Sep 27
Natl. Chocolate Milk Day
Natl. Crush (A Can) Day
Sep 28
Natl. Ask a Stupid Question Day
Natl. Neighbor Day
Natl. Voter Registration Day
Sep 29
Natl. Coffee Day
Sep 30
International Podcast Day
Natl. Love People Day
Oct 1
World Smile Day
Oct 3
Natl. Techies Day
Natl. Boyfriend Day
Oct 4
Natl. Golf Lover’s Day
Oct 5
Natl. Get Funky Day
Oct 6
Natl. Coaches Day
Natl. Plus Size Appreciation Day
Oct 7
Natl. LED Light Day
Nov 26
Native American Heritage Day
Nov 27
Small Business Saturday
Nov 29
Cyber Monday
Nov 30
Giving Tuesday
Dec 1
World AIDS Day
Dec 2
Natl. Mutt Day
Dec 3
Intl. Day of Persons with Disabilities
Bartender Appreciation Day
Intl. Sweater Vestival Day
Dec 4
Natl. Cookie Day
Natl. Sock Day
Dec 5
Bathtub Party Day
World Soil Day
Dec 6
Natl. Microwave Oven Day
Walt Disney Day
Dec 7
Natl. Letter Writing Day
World Trick Shot Day
Dec 8
Natl. Brownie Day
Natl. Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day
Dec 9
Intl. Day of Veterinary Medicine
Techno Day
Natl. Llama Day
Dec 10
Natl. Lager Day
Dewey Decimal System Day
Human Rights Day
Nobel Prize Day
Dec 11
Intl. Mountain Day
Dec 12
Gingerbread House Day
Dec 13
US Natl. Guard Birthday
Natl. Cocoa Day
Natl. Horse Day
Natl. Salesperson Day
Dec 15
Natl. Cat Herders Day
Intl. Tea Day
Dec 16
Natl. Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Dec 17
Natl. Maple Syrup Day
Natl. Ugly Sweater Day
Jan 10
Natl. Houseplant Appreciation Day
Natl. Clean Your Desk Day
Jan 11
World Sketchnote Day
Poetry at Work Day, Natl. Milk Day
Jan 12
Natl. Hot Tea Day, Natl. Youth Day
Jan 13
Natl. Sticker Day, Natl. Gluten-free DayJan 14
Natl. Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (MLK Day Jan 17)
Natl. Hat Day
Jan 18
Natl. Thesaurus Day
Jan 19
Natl. Popcorn Day,
Jan 20
Natl. DJ Day
Get to Know Your Customer Day
Jan 21
Natl. Hugging Day
Jan 22
Natl. Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Jan 23
Natl. Handwriting Day
Jan 24
Natl. Beer Can Appreciation Day
Macintosh Computer Day
Jan 25
Opposite Day
Jan 26
Natl. Spouses Day
Jan 28
Natl. Fun at Work Day
Jan 29
Natl. Puzzle Day
Jan 31
Natl. Backward Day
Natl. Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
April 26
Natl. Dissertation Day
April 27
Intl. Guide Dog Day, Administrative Professionals Day
April 28
Take Our Kids to Work Day, Great Poetry Reading Day
April 29
Natl. Zipper Day
April 30
Natl. Bubble Tea Day
May 1
Drinking Water Week, Natl. Pet Week,
Small Business Week
May 2
Intl. Harry Potter Day
May 3
Natl. Garden Meditation Day, Natl. Teacher Day
May 4
Star Wars Day, Natl. Skilled Trades Day
May 5
Natl. Cartoonists Day
May 6
Natl. Beverage Day, Natl. Nurses Day
May 16
Natl. Drawing Day, Natl. Barbecue Day
Natl. Piercing Day
May 17
Natl. Graduation Tassel Day
May 18
Natl. Visit Your Relatives Day
May 19
Natl. May Ray Day
May 20
Natl. Bike to School/Work Day, Natl. Rescue Dog Day
May 24
Natl. Brother’s Day, Natl. Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25
Natl. Wine Day, Natl. Sing Out Day
May 26
World Lindy Hop Day
May 27
Natl. Sunscreen Day, Natl. Road Trip Day
May 28
Natl. Hamburger Day
May 31
Natl. Smile Day
June 1
Global Running Day, Wear a Dress Day,
Global Day of Parents
